Israel strikes southern Lebanon towns despite ceasefire
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Israeli aircraft struck the town of Mansouri in southern Lebanon on Wednesday morning, according to Lebanon's National News Agency. Israeli artillery and drones also targeted areas near Zibqin, Mifedun, and East Zawtar, setting fire to solar panels in Mifedun. The strikes came despite a ceasefire that took effect on April 17 and has been extended several times.
Key Facts
- Israeli aircraft struck Mansouri in southern Lebanon on Wednesday morning, Lebanon's National News Agency reported.
- Israeli artillery shelling set fire to solar panels on communal land in Mifedun.
- Israeli soldiers carried out a large-scale detonation in the Al Abdunnebi neighborhood of Baraashit overnight.
- The ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel took effect on April 17 and has been extended several times.
The Strikes
Israeli aircraft struck the town of Mansouri near Tyre on Wednesday morning, Lebanon's National News Agency reported. An Israeli drone targeted a point between Upper Nabatieh and Mifedun. Israeli artillery shelled Mansouri, valleys near Zibqin, the area between Mifedun and East Zawtar, and the Suluki Valley overnight and at dawn. The shelling set fire to solar panels on communal land in Mifedun. Israeli soldiers fired machine guns at Baraashit and Beit Yahoun and carried out a large-scale detonation in the Al Abdunnebi neighborhood of Baraashit overnight.
Ceasefire Context
The ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel took effect on April 17 and has been extended several times. Israel launched intensive airstrikes on Lebanon on March 2 and occupied dozens of towns in the south. The Lebanese government said the number of displaced people exceeded 1 million. Lebanon's Health Ministry reported at least 4,386 people killed in Israeli attacks since March 2. Lebanon and Israel signed a framework agreement on June 26 after the fifth round of direct negotiations in Washington.
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